For all intents and purposes, Gate 9 was finished. It wasn't a scenario where they were forcibly booted out. Technically, if they wanted to, they could have chased after Goliath and killed him. They could have explored the Holy Land and searched for treasure. It was like a replayable level of a game.
Alas, even with the level ups, William was too burnt out to continue walking. His head throbbed madly and they collectively decided this would be it. That meant going back to Nulgupjisin Grill House. Black seats, black tables, and black grills that appeared like magic.
Simply entering and tasting the barbeque in the air, William felt like he was home again. At the same seat, with the same waitress, he opened up the menu and ordered grilled ribs. Recently, he had been getting a craving for it.
